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In Romania, a family of four needs nearly 12,000 lei monthly for basic living expenses, yet many earn far less. Studies show that two minimum wage salaries cover less than half of this amount. Newcomers Andrei and Zaia estimate their monthly needs at around 2,000 euros, primarily for food and utilities. Economists highlight the financial pressure on families, with housing costs exceeding 3,100 lei and food around 2,500 lei. A single person requires over 4,400 lei for a decent living. The disparity between earnings and living costs raises concerns about the standard of living in Romania.